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Sturgeon Bay

Sturgeon Bay WI Cruises

Tucked between Lake Michigan and Green Bay you will find the nature loving town of Sturgeon Bay. From small fishing boats to larger thousand-foot lakers, the local community heritage is all about boats and living on the water. Sturgeon Bay offers visitors the opportunity to visit it’s beautiful five state parks, gorgeous coastline and eleven historic lighthouses. Sturgeon Bay offers days of unhurried exploration that includes; sightseeing trolly tours, eight wineries along the Door County Wine Trail, cycling and skiing, sample handmade cheese and traditional fish boils that capture the region's Scandinavian influences.

Sturgeon Bay is a port of call for the following Great Lakes Cruises:VikingPonantVictory Cruise LinesPearl Seas Cruises

Things to do in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

DOOR COUNTY MARITIME MUSEUMLocated along the busy working waterfront to Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin you will find the Door County Maritime Museum. The museum showcases the area’s rich maritime traditions, brave ship captains, hard-working fishermen, skilled craftsmen and lonely lighthouse keepers are just a sapling of the different types of personalities you’ll encounter in the various exhibits and galleries.Address: 1 0120120 North Madison Avenue, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235 Sturgeon Bay, WIWebsite: www.dcmm.org

DOOR COUNTY TROLLEY, INC.Experience VIP treatment aboard one of 16 uniquely themed Trolley tours open all year round. Take an “Old Time” Trolley ride and see various guided tours from historic lighthouse tours, to narrated scenic tours, uncorked wine tours and ghost tours. Trolley Tours are also available for private group tours throughout Wisconsin.

THE DOOR COUNTY WINE TRAILNestled between Green Bay and Lake Michigan you will find the Door County Wine Trail composed of eighth unique wineries. Well-known for producing fruit wines, especially cherry and apple; each stop along the trail includes acres of well established vineyards, cold hardy and many also producing estate grown grape wines. Spend the day and enjoy a taste of the region! Wineries include: Door 44, Door Peninsula, Harbor Ridge, Orchard County , Red Oak, Simmon Creek, Stones Throw and Von Stiehl.

​RENARD’S CHEESEFamily owners since 1961, Renard’s Cheese has been a family owned and operated business for three generations. Committed to continue the long tradition, the The Renard family produces handcrafted quality, gourmet cheese that is perfectly blended. Selections include Monterey Jack, Colby, Cheddars, Marble, Farmers, Muenster, Brick, Mozzarella String, Smoked String and over 50 flavor infused specialty cheeses. Renard’s Cheese currently produces approximately 3,000,000 pounds of cheese annually. Address: 2189 County Road DK, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235Website: www.RenardsCheese.com

Get to know Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Sturgeon Bay Door County is surrounded by water on three sides. With 300 miles of shoreline, Lake Michigan lies to the north and east, and the bay of Green Bay (part of Lake Michigan) lies to the west.

Coastal Magazine designated Sturgeon Bay one with the Top 10 Happiest Seaside Towns in America.

Door County is approximately 18 miles wide at its widest point and about 70 miles long. Located in the southern part of the county it narrows to less than 2 miles across at the northern tip of the peninsula.

Founded in 1851, Door County was given the name Death’s Door, after the water passage at the tip of the peninsula where the waters of Lake Michigan and Green Bay converge.

Given the right (or wrong) conditions, navigation through this treacherous stretch of water can be tricky thanks to the bay currents and clashing lake.

There are over 240 known shipwrecks for the 18th, 19th and early 20th century that can be found at Death’s Door (Bermuda Triangle). About 25 of these wrecks can be seen near the shore by snorkeling along the surface or taking a clear bottom kayak tour, when the water is clear. Vessela that are located deeper beneath the surface would require scuba diving skills.

Door County has 53 Green Bay and Lake Michigan public swimming beaches with around 6.5 total miles of sandy shoreline for visitors to explore. A list of beaches can be found on DoorCounty.com.

There are 34 Islands surrounding the Door peninsula, including many that are vital stopovers for migratory birds.

Door County is among the top cherry producing regions in the country with more than 2,500 acres of cherry orchards. The cherry trees normally bloom in mid to late May with cherries ready for picking in mid July to early August. Door County typically harvests anywhere between 8-12 million pounds of cherries per year.

Door County has seven local wineries and an expanding grape growing industry. Over 50 acres of grapes are planted in Door County.